18469992. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING SSB BEAM SWEEPING PATTERN IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING SSB BEAM SWEEPING PATTERN IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Changsung Lee of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Suhwook Kim of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Hyeondeok Jang of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING SSB BEAM SWEEPING PATTERN IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18469992 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING SSB BEAM SWEEPING PATTERN IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application abstract describes a method performed by a base station in a wireless communication system to support higher data rates beyond 4G systems like LTE. The method involves determining and updating synchronization signal block (SSB) beam sweeping patterns based on user equipment distribution, transmitting information to neighboring base stations and UEs, receiving and updating parameter information, and transmitting SSBs based on the updated patterns.
- Explanation of the patent:
* Method for base stations to determine and update SSB beam sweeping patterns. * Transmission of information to neighboring base stations and UEs. * Reception and updating of parameter information from the core network. * Transmission of SSBs based on the updated patterns.
- Potential Applications:**
This technology can be applied in the development of advanced 5G and 6G communication systems to support higher data rates and improve network efficiency.
- Problems Solved:**
1. Enhancing synchronization and beamforming capabilities in wireless communication systems. 2. Optimizing network performance by updating SSB beam sweeping patterns based on user equipment distribution.
- Benefits:**
1. Increased data rates and network capacity. 2. Improved signal reliability and coverage. 3. Enhanced network efficiency and performance.
- Potential Commercial Applications:**
- Optimizing SSB beam sweeping patterns for improved network performance in 5G and 6G communication systems.*
- Possible Prior Art:**
There may be prior art related to beamforming and synchronization techniques in wireless communication systems, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.
- Unanswered Questions:**
- How does this method impact the overall network latency in a wireless communication system?***
This article does not address the potential impact of the described method on network latency. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the effects on latency.
- What are the potential security implications of transmitting parameter information between base stations and the core network?***
The abstract does not discuss the security aspects of transmitting parameter information. It would be important to consider potential security risks and safeguards when implementing this method in a real-world scenario.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to a 5G communication system or a 6G communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4G communication system such as long term evolution (LTE). A method performed by a base station in a wireless communication system may include determining a first synchronization signal block (SSB) beam sweeping pattern, based on distribution of a plurality of user equipments (UEs), transmitting information indicating the first SSB beam sweeping pattern to a neighbor base station and the plurality of UEs, transmitting an SSB to the plurality of UEs, based on the first SSB beam sweeping pattern, receiving information about an SSB beam sweeping pattern of the neighboring base station from the neighbor base station, receiving parameter information for updating the first SSB beam sweeping pattern from a core network, updating the first SSB beam sweeping pattern to a second SSB beam sweeping pattern, based on second location information received in response to a request transmitted to the plurality of UEs, based on the parameter information, transmitting information indicating the second SSB beam sweeping pattern to the neighbor base station and the plurality of UEs, and transmitting an SSB to the plurality of UEs, based on the second SSB beam sweeping pattern.
